Tennessee baseball is gearing up for the final phase of the College World Series as they face Texas A&M in a best-of-three championship series. The No. 1 Vols will take on the No. 3 Aggies in Game 1 on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. This matchup marks the third time in four years that two SEC teams will compete for the national championship, ensuring that an SEC team will be the champion for the fifth consecutive year.
The Vols and the Aggies previously met in the SEC Tournament on May 23, with Tennessee coming out on top with a 7-4 victory in their only matchup of the season. Tennessee’s head coach, Tony Vitello, was an assistant coach on Texas A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle’s staff at Texas Christian from 2011-13.
For fans looking to watch the game, it will be broadcast on ESPN. The College World Series championship finals will take place in Omaha, Nebraska at the Charles Schwab Field. The schedule for the finals includes Game 1 on Saturday, Game 2 on Sunday, and Game 3 (if necessary) on Monday.
The odds for the College World Series finals currently favor Tennessee at -200, while Texas A&M is at +160. Fans can stay updated on the championship bracket and schedules for both Tennessee and Texas A&M baseball teams. For those looking for additional coverage of University of Tennessee athletics, they can follow Mike Wilson’s reporting and consider a digital subscription for more access.